BP is on the Hunt for the Next Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic
BP is launching its second annual Amoco Ultimate Golden Mechanic contest. BP is searching under the hoods of cars and trucks nationwide to find the top auto technician in America. The grand prize winner will take home $25,000, a year’s worth of Amoco Ultimate premium fuel and will be named an Amoco Ultimate spokesperson for 2007.
Tire Tech Tip: Right Size, Wrong Load Index Can Mean Liability Risk
When you sell a set of non-OE tires, do you set the air pressure the same as it was in the OE tires? Do your sales staff, manager and technicians understand the importance of load index? Can they read a load and inflation table? Can they recite, from memory, the inflation rule – that the replacement tire must meet or exceed the OE tire’s load-carrying capacity?
SKF Drive-By-Wire Technology Showcased In Novanta Concept Car
The bright orange Novanta concept car has a futuristic yet contemporary look that is more evolutionary than revolutionary. The car is built on a SAAB 95 chassis with a 3.0L V6 engine and automatic transmission. It’s fully driveable (unlike many concept cars) but lacks basic amenities that would be on a real production car such as air conditioning, windshield wipers, external mirrors and cup holders.
Management: Remember to Say ‘Thanks for a Job Well Done’
Money talks. But it’s not the only incentive to work at full capacity and peak efficiency. Employees can also be motivated to perform job responsibilities well with other incentives, particularly those that relate to their personal well-being and sense of self-worth.
Editor’s Notebook: Thanks For a Job Well Done
Money talks. But it’s not the only incentive to work at full capacity and peak efficiency. Employees can also be motivated to perform job responsibilities well with other incentives, particularly those that relate to their personal well-being and sense of self-worth. In a recent survey of ImportCar readers, we asked the question: “What incentives do
Suspension Vibration Diagnosis
The song “Good Vibrations” by the Beach Boys may have been a big hit in its day, but there’s no such thing as good vibrations or noise when it comes to a customer’s vehicle. Vibrations are annoying and may be a warning signal that something is amiss. So don’t ignore such symptoms. Investigate any unusual
Looming Mandate: Without Help, Shops Face Dark Future
…How Will You Cope?
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Closed-Course, Production Vehicle Speed Records Set
Back From Vegas
Last month I attended the grandaddy of all automotive trade shows in Las Vegas. “Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week” (AAIW) is a multi-show affair that fills both the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands Expo Center with more than 2 million square feet of exhibits and cars. The event is not open to the general
ANSA Automotive Releases New 2005-2006 SPORT Performance Catalog
The new 2005-2006 ANSA SPORT high performance exhaust systems catalog is headlined “The Sound of Power” and provides complete product photos and descriptions on almost 150 part numbers. Included are updated product listings for many vintage applications for Triumph and Alfa Romeo, as well as contemporary applications for Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Volkswagen and more. It also includes a boutique showcasing ANSA SPORT sponsorship apparel with the Loris Kessel/Ferrari logo.